UC fears talent loss to deeper pockets

Jun 29, 2011 1:09:04 AM- latimes.com

The departure of three star scientists from UC San Diego has officials worried about a possible brain drain tied to budget cuts.

UC San Diego faced a losing battle recently when it tried to hang on to three star scientists being wooed by Rice University for cutting-edge cancer research. The recruiting package from the private Houston university included 40% pay raises, new labs and a healthy flow of research money from a Texas state bond fund.